Front Door Window Regulator: Service and Repair

Front Door
Glass/Regulator/Glass Guide Replacement

1. Remove:
^ Door panel
^ Plastic cover

2. Connect the power window switch to the door harness.

3. Remove the stopper plates.

NOTE: Scribe a line across the stopper plate position to show the original adjustment.





4. Carefully move the glass until you can see the glass mounting bolts, then remove them.

NOTE: Scribe a line around the glass mounting bolts to show the original adjustment.





5. Carefully pull the glass out of the window slot.

NOTE: Take care not to damage (A) location on the front sash.




6. Remove the inner handle.

7. Disconnect the connector, and remove the regulator through the center hole in the door.

NOTE:
^ Hold the adjusting bolts with a hex wrench when removing the locknuts.
^ Scribe a line around the locknuts to show the original adjustment.








8. Remove the glass guide.

NOTE:
^ Hold the adjusting bolt with a hex wrench when removing the locknut.
^ Scribe a line around the locknuts to show the original adjustment.





9. Grease all the sliding surfaces of the regulator and glass guide where shown.





10. Roll the glass up and down to see if it moves freely without binding. Also make sure that there is no clearance between the glass and weatherstrip when the glass is closed. Adjust the position of the glass as necessary.





11. Attach the door harness to the door correctly.

12. Disconnect the power window switch from the door harness.

13. When reinstalling the plastic cover, apply adhesive along the edge where necessary to maintain a continuous seal and prevent water leaks.

14. Install the door panel.